What is the name of a long distance run that is 26.2 miles long?

Answer 1

In 490BC, the Persian army was invading Greece. The Athenian army defeated the Persian army at the plains of Marathon, and the messenger Pheiddipides ran into Athens to announce the Athenian victory - and then died. The distance from Marathon to Athens was 26 miles, 385 yards, and the foot race called a "marathon" is run to commemorate the messenger and the battle.

Answer 2

Not sure.
But . . . .
a Marathon is 26.2 miles.

You ask Why is it that length? Well this race got its name from the Battle of Marathon when a runner was sent back to the king (or someone) to announce they won a victory. He rand the 26.2 miles and gave the good report and fell dead. This is the story that goes with this race.

Answer 3

A marathon is a race of 26 miles and 385 yards, or 42.195 kilometres.

Answer 4

A marathon is 26.2 miles in length.

Answer 5

This is called a marathon

Answer 6

A 26 mile race is a marathon.

Answer 7

A Marathon